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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,151.68, 81,638.69 and 37,618.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,151.68, 81,638.69 and 37,618.97 is: 51,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,151.68 : 81,638.69 = 37,618.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,151.68/81,638.69 = 37,618.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,151.68x = 81,638.69 × 37,618.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,151.68x = 3,071,163,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,163,407.68/59,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,920.14

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